Baldern, medieval castle site, Medieval castle ruin in Stallikon, Switzerland.
Baldern is a castle ruin located on the Albis ridge at 810 meters elevation in a densely forested setting. The site consists of earthwork remains with no visible above-ground stone structures.
The site was first documented in 1124 as Stallinchoven and belonged to the Counts of Lenzburg during the 12th century. It served as part of the medieval defensive network controlling this alpine region.
The name Baldern refers to its role as a medieval fortification in the region. Today visitors walk through a wooded ridge where subtle earthwork remains hint at how people once occupied this hilltop location.
The site is accessible via a hiking trail from Uetliberg to Felsenegg, roughly 500 meters north of the Adliswil-Felsenegg cable car station. Sturdy footwear and daylight are essential for safely navigating the wooded terrain and distinguishing the earthwork features.
Although the site holds protected cultural status, it often goes unnoticed by hikers because the earthwork mounds blend naturally with the forest floor. The location rewards close attention with evidence of medieval occupation visible only to those who look carefully.
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